IREN shares drop 3.9%, heading for 8th straight loss despite Russell 1000 inclusion

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Amid choppy tech sector conditions weighing on data-center stocks, IREN shares fell 3.9% to $43.94, heading for an eighth consecutive daily decline just days after the company's inclusion in the Russell 1000 index. According to a Forbes report, the drop reflects broad selling pressure in technology stocks as investors reassess valuations and interest rate expectations.

IREN's decline is part of a wider pullback in AI and data-center equities, with peers such as CoreWeave and Crusoe Energy also posting losses over the past week, according to market data. The Russell 1000 inclusion had initially sparked optimism, but the bearish momentum in the sector overwhelmed that catalyst. The broader tech weakness comes after U.S. inflation data last week came in hotter than expected, reinforcing the narrative that the Federal Reserve may keep rates higher for longer.

At the close of June 30, IREN shares stood at $45.73, meaning today's decline has pushed the stock below the $44 threshold for the first time in weeks. Investors are now eyeing the company's upcoming quarterly earnings as well as any sector-level catalysts from AI demand trends. With no major economic releases directly tied to IREN in the near-term calendar, the stock's near-term trajectory will likely be driven by broader tech sentiment and speculative momentum.